What is the cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

The distance between Harpenden and Edinburgh is 417 miles. The road distance is 353.8 miles.

How do I travel from Harpenden to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £140 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Edinburgh bus from?

Harpenden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Edinburgh train from?

Harpenden to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Harpenden to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Harpenden to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Harpenden to Edinburgh train arrive?

Harpenden to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Edinburgh is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Harpenden to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Harpenden to Edinburgh?

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There are 10 ways to get from Harpenden to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 57m
£144–197
Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3h 2m
£39–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
10h 19m
£48–77
Drive 351.7 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Edinburghcar 351.7 mi
6h 22m
£87–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
3. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 20m
£146–228
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h
£104–316
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 20m
£98–285
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 17m
£76–167
Train, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 20m
£62–164
Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 59m
£46–153

Harpenden to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £130–180 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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